How can we gently alleviate chronic or acute pain? Can we prevent repetitive motion injuries? What about posture? Many interpreters are seated for prolonged periods of time, whether during travel, at their workstations, or within job environments. This webinar offers an exciting exploration of somatic movements tailored to be performed independently whether seated or standing. Through these practices interpreters can proactively enhance their well-being ensuring longevity and effectiveness in their profession.

This is a heavily practical workshop, so be ready to get involved!

How can we gently alleviate chronic or acute pain? Can we prevent repetitive motion injuries? What about posture? Many interpreters are seated for prolonged periods of time, whether during travel, at their workstations, or within job environments. This webinar offers an exciting exploration of somatic movements tailored to be performed independently whether seated or standing. Through these practices interpreters can proactively enhance their well-being ensuring longevity and effectiveness in their profession.

This is a heavily practical workshop, so be ready to get involved!

This webinar aims to delve into the qualitative research undertaken by Naomi as part of her MSc, exploring the many challenges that interpreters face when they work with Deaf children in healthcare settings and the skills and strategies they employ to manage these demands effectively.

*This workshop is suitable for those who have attended the previous introductory workshop, or who already have a sound theoretical knowledge of neurodiversity. You can view the introductory webinar, which is also interpreted here*

Research  shows that in mixed neurotype groups, communication is increasingly likely to break down, with participants experiencing more challenging relational dynamics. During this workshop, you will be encouraged to examine your own relational style, and how that intersects with others – your clients and your coworkers

This workshop will build on some of the concepts presented in ‘An introduction to… A Neurodivergent Perspective’, thinking in more depth about executive functions and sensory processing; with a specific focus on interoceptive awareness – the sense related to understanding our thoughts and feelings. I will also introduce you to some of the social and cultural differences in neurodivergent communication styles, before using this knowledge as a basis for discussing our own internal biases and how they can influence our perception of events.

This workshop will take you through several topics related to both neurodiversity and neurodivergency; taking time to understand the community history as well as the evolving terminology that is in use. Attendees will have the opportunity to learn about executive function and cognitive load theories, with regular opportunities to discuss the application of the theory in the context of our professional roles.

This webinar will enhance your knowledge around dementia as a condition and how this may specifically impact Deaf people with dementia and their families. 

You will consider the implications for your practice as BSL interpreters whilst working within this specialist domain and reflect on your experience and skills in working with everyone involved in the care pathway.

This training will be delivered in BSL. If you require interpretation into English as a reasonable adjustment, please request this as soon as possible.

This webinar is designed for interpreters-in-training, newly qualified interpreters, and experienced professionals seeking a refresher.

Gain a comprehensive understanding of consecutive interpreting, including when and how to use it effectively, strategies for managing communication flow, and techniques to improve both short-term and long-term memory.

Dr. Aldersson will guide you through practical tools like note-taking and segmenting, with interactive exercises and opportunities to share insights with peers.

Continue your journey into trauma-informed interpreting practise with sessions 2 and 3.

How safe are you in your professional relationships with colleagues and patients? 

Are you responding to demands in fight, flight or fawn response? 

What do you know about the window of tolerance? 

This training will benefit you, whether working in a business environment  with Deaf professionals, patients in mental health, clients undergoing social services interventions and everything in between.